Back Pain Relief in Waukee, IA

Understanding the Most Common Causes—and How Core Chiropractic Can Help

Back pain isn’t just a nuisance—it can stop you from doing the things you love. At Core Chiropractic in Waukee, we help patients every day who are dealing with lower back pain, hip tightness, midback discomfort, and sciatica-type symptoms. Whether your pain started suddenly or crept in over time, identifying the root cause is the first step toward lasting relief.

Here are the four most common types of lower back pain we treat right here in our Waukee office—and how we help you feel better, faster.

Sprain/Strain Injuries

These are some of the most frequent back injuries we see. They can result from lifting something wrong, poor posture, or even just moving the wrong way.

Common symptoms include:

  • Lower back pain and stiffness

  • Muscle spasms

  • Trouble bending or standing upright

  • Pain that worsens with movement

Good news: With focused chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and movement-based rehab, we can help you recover quickly and get back to feeling your best.

Facet Joint Dysfunction

Facet joints are small joints in your spine that help with movement and stability. When they become irritated or inflamed, they can cause persistent pain.

Common symptoms include:

  • Achy pain in the lower back that gets worse with movement

  • Tightness or stiffness in the spine

  • Pain that radiates to the buttocks or upper thighs

  • Muscle tension and reduced flexibility

Our care targets these joints directly through chiropractic adjustments and mobility-focused therapies to relieve pressure and restore motion.

Lumbar Disc Issues

Disc problems can come from herniations, degeneration, or bulging discs—and can trigger intense pain or nerve-related symptoms like sciatica.

You may feel:

  • Sharp or shooting pain down the leg

  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness

  • Pain when sitting, bending, or twisting

  • Stiffness when getting out of bed

At Core Chiropractic, we combine advanced treatments like spinal decompression, myofascial release, and postural correction to reduce pressure and restore function.

SI (Sacroiliac) Joint Dysfunction

If you feel pain in your lower back or buttocks—especially one-sided—it could be coming from your SI joint. These joints connect your spine to your pelvis and can become inflamed or unstable.

Common signs:

  • Deep, aching pain in the lower back or hip

  • Pain that radiates down the leg (often mistaken for sciatica)

  • Pain when climbing stairs or standing from a seated position

  • A feeling of instability or “locking” in the pelvis

We use a combination of chiropractic adjustments, stabilization exercises, and soft tissue work to restore SI joint function and reduce pain.

Let’s Get to the Root of Your Back Pain

At Core Chiropractic in Waukee, we don’t just treat symptoms—we find the cause. Whether your pain is from your joints, discs, or muscles, we build a personalized treatment plan to help you move better and feel better.

👉 Don’t wait for your back pain to get worse.
Schedule your appointment today and start your journey to pain-free movement.

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